Poverty higher among anglophones than francophones, report finds
Poverty higher among anglophones and francophones, report finds Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com New research from the Provincial Employment Round Table (PERT) has shown that English- speaking Quebecers …
Walk through Old Quebec reveals the heritage of English churches
Walk through Old Quebec reveals the heritage of English churches Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com A group of some 40 curious people participated in a special walking tour in Old Quebec on …
Government to appeal Bill 40 ruling
Government to appeal Bill 40 ruling Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com The future of Quebec’s English school boards is hanging in the balance once again. On Sept. 8, …
Local brew SNOlynx wins Best Dark Lager at World Beer Awards
Local brew SNOlynx wins Best Dark Lager at World Beer Awards Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com One could say the awards on master brewer Daniel Lowing’s trophy shelf are “snowballing” with the …
St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish football season is underway
St. Patrick’s High School Fighting Irish football season is underway Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The 2023 high school football season is underway for the two teams at St. Patrick’s High School, …
Arts Alive! weathers the storm to bring artists together under Morrin Centre umbrella
Arts Alive! weathers the storm to bring artists together under Morrin Centre umbrella Nick Stewart nick@qctonline.com The ninth edition of the Morrin Centre’s Arts Alive! festival risked falling afoul of …
Dodgeball club twinning program welcomes newcomers
Dodgeball club twinning program welcomes newcomers Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Laure-Anne Planchot arrived in Quebec City from France in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The …
CQSB spared worst of teacher shortage as school year begins
CQSB spared worst of teacher shortage as school year begins Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com Amid headlines about a teacher shortage in the French public school system, Central …
Parents feel the pinch when shopping for school supplies
Parents feel the pinch when shopping for school supplies Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com As a new school year approaches in a time of increasing inflation, parents are …
Long COVID burden ‘the tip of the iceberg,’ advocate says
Long COVID burden ‘the tip of the iceberg,’ advocate says Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com As far as she knows, Carrie Anna McGinn first contracted COVID-19 in December …